Baby

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About Baby

"Baby" is a single by record label Quality Control and performed by American rappers Lil Baby and DaBaby. The song was released through Quality Control Music, Motown, and Universal Music Group. It was produced by Wheezy and released on July 17, 2019. The song was released as a single off of Quality Control's second studio album, Control the Streets, Volume 2, which was released on August 16, 2019. The song received acclaim from critics, with particular praise for DaBaby's verse. The song's official video features Lil Baby and DaBaby portraying characters from the movie Scarface, a popular film among rappers. 


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2002
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Scarface

Brad Terrence Jordan (born November 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Scarface, is an African-American rapper from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston. In 2012, The Source ranked him #16 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, while About.com ranked him #10 on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987-2007). more »

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Release Information
The single "Baby" was released on July 17, 2019, by American rapper Lil Baby and DaBaby from the compilation album "Quality Control: Control the Streets Volume 2".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Video Description
The music video for "Baby" is heavily influenced by the 1983 film "Scarface".
Song Theme
The lyrics follow a street-hardened narrative with both Lil Baby and DaBaby employing ‘baby-themed’ wordplay.
Producers' Credit
The song was produced by the much-acclaimed producer, Wheezy.
Rap Styles
Both rappers’ distinct styles blend together very well, Lil Baby's melodic mumbling contrasting with DaBaby’s more aggressive and punchy flow.
Collaboration Success
This song served to boost the popularity of both rappers and was one of the hit singles that positioned DaBaby as a rising star in 2019.
Videos Popularity
The music video has gathered over 170 million views on YouTube as of September 2021.
Sales Achievement
The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million units in the United States.
Song Legacy
"Baby" further demonstrated Lil Baby's and DaBaby's ability to make chart-topping hits while maintaining their gritty lyrical content.
Artist Recognition
Lil Baby was recognized by The New York Times as one of the most influential rappers of the 2010s, and BBC called him 'a staple of the Atlanta trap scene', with this song being part of his growing recognition.
Scarface Influence
Part of the music video was filmed in a mansion like the one in the movie Scarface, and it even recreates iconic scenes from the film, tying the music to the iconic crime-drama film.

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